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Note: This recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need to consume extra calories and eat a variety of nutritious foods to contribute to their baby's growth and development.

This Greek salad recipe, with tofu instead of feta cheese, is great for pregnant women. You should avoid soft cheeses and other unpasteurized dairy products because they can become contaminated with bacteria that can make your unborn baby sick. In this recipe, tofu is marinated to taste like feta cheese. Like cheese, tofu is a good source of calcium.

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